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15 Top Double Exposure Photoshop Actions to Make Cool Portraits

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Make unique and creative photo effects by using a popular method that’s been around for a long time: the double exposure. It’s easy to achieve this digitally, and even easier if you use a premade action or preset. Here are 15 of our favourite Adobe Photoshop actions from Envato Elements, where you can download an unlimited amount for one low subscription cost.

1. Double Exposure Photoshop Action

Create a trendy double exposure effect with this Adobe Photoshop Action. It’s easy to use and there’s an illustrated guide as well as a video tutorial included to get you started.

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Double Exposure Photoshop Action

2. Duotone Double Exposures

Just load up your images and play the action for all 12 effects to be generated – it makes it so easy to quickly see which colours you prefer by toggling the layers off and on.

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Duotone Double Exposures

3. Double Exposure Action

Perfect for photographers and designers alike, the Double Exposure Action for Photoshop will help you create something new and creative out of your photographs.

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Double Exposure Action

4. Double Exposure Photoshop Actions

There are an enormous 80 variations in the Double Exposure Photoshop Actions download, each a creating a professional result. There are instructions included to help you install and use this pack.

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Double Exposure Photoshop Actions

5. Premium Double Exposure Photoshop Action

Create stunning double exposures with this premium Photoshop action. Once the process has run, you’ve got options to change he colours and contrast, including some gradients, which are provided.

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Premium Double Exposure Photoshop Action

6. Double Exposure Photoshop Actions

Blend two photographs together, or apply effects to one photograph only with this slightly different take on the double exposure style. There are lots of options, including 235 light effects and 33 textures. A detailed tutorial is included to get you started.

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Double Exposure Photoshop Actions

7. Double Exposure Action

This Photoshop set includes one action with four variations. The minimal steps mean the actions run quickly but, importantly, you can still customise the final effect. Use images of a high resolution for the best results.

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Double Exposure Action

8. Double Exposure Photoshop Action

Create a wonderful double exposure effect in just a few seconds with the Double Exposure Photoshop Action. Once the action has run, you can choose a colour or gradient to finish off the effect.

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Double Exposure Photoshop Action

9. Double Exposure Action

With colour grading options, vintage effects and light leaks included, Double Exposure Action is plenty of variations so you can keep creating great double exposures with a unique look every time.

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Double Exposure Action

10. Double Exposure Glow Photoshop Action

If you want to create a great double exposure effect in just a few clicks, then this Photoshop action is for you. The finished result is offset by a modern glow effect to make it stand out from the norm.

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Double Exposure Glow Photoshop Action

11. Double Color Exposure Effect

Double Color Exposure Effect offers 6 different colour options to choose from and a further 27 gradients. The actions are easy to use and a help file is included to get you started.

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Double Color Exposure Effect

12. Advanced Double Exposure - Photoshop Action

Advanced Double Exposure is flexible and includes 18 colours which you can use independently or mix and match. The action breaks down into well-organised layers, logically grouped, to make it easy for you to make changes.

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Advanced Double Exposure - Photoshop Action

13. Double Exposure Photoshop Action

Add colour and tone without the need to install extra gradients or patterns with Double Exposure Photoshop Action. There are 25 options to choose from, and further possibilities if you want to create something with your own custom colours.

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Double Exposure Photoshop Action

14. Double Exposure Template

This action is 100% editable via smart objects and the fact you can turn off and on layers to reveal different effects. There’s only one PSD file, so it’s really easy to install and use.

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Double Exposure Template

15. Double Exposure Kit

Create perfect double exposures with this great kit from Photoshop. Included with the download are actions, gradients and textures so you can make up to 160 different effects and the results are non-destructive.

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Double Exposure Kit

Free Double Exposure Course

Prefer to learn the whole process from start to finish? Watch our free course on making a double exposure effect in Adobe Photoshop. Melody Nieves shows you how to create your own double exposures in six simple video tutorials.

Or try one of these excellent double exposure tutorials:

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